Using an exercise ball as a chair in the workplace has become a popular alternative to traditional seating. While there are some potential benefits, there are also notable disadvantages to consider. Below, we explore both the advantages and drawbacks of using an exercise ball as a chair, as well as tips on how to use it properly and alternative ways to improve posture.
Equipment
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31 January 2026
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12 November 2025
Private podiatrists juggle clinical demands with the realities of running an efficient practice. Managing consumables and equipment costs is one of the easiest ways to preserve profit margins without compromising care. -
14 August 2025
Whether you’re a podiatrist chasing stubborn plantar warts, a GP tidying up skin tags, or an aesthetician smoothing sun spots, CryoIQ’s handheld cryotherapy pens give you precise, millimetre-accurate freezing without the faff of theatre time.
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1 July 2025
Looking for the best podiatry drill for clinical work? This practical UK guide explains the differences between dust-extraction (dry) and spray (wet) drills, the features that actually matter in day-to-day podiatry, UK health & safety points (COSHH, RPE, infection control), and a side-by-side comparison of popular models.
Dust extraction vs. spray: what’s the difference?
Dust-extraction (dry) drills
These use an integrated suction turbine to capture nail and skin dust through the handpiece into a filter bag. The workspace stays dry and tidy and bags/filters are replaced periodically. Great for high-volume nail debridement and fungal cases where you want debris removed immediately.
- + Efficient debris removal; cleaner, dry workflow
- + Popular for thick/mycotic
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14 January 2025
Selecting the right podiatry instruments is essential for providing high-quality patient care, ensuring efficiency, and maintaining hygiene standards in a podiatry practice. The right tools not only improve clinical outcomes but also enhance practitioner comfort and durability, leading to long-term cost savings.
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1 August 2022
Introducing the VXC3DP Filament Cube from Voxelcare, a modular FDM unit containing a 3D printer that can operate as a single-unit system or combined with multiple VXC3DP Cubes to increase production output.